Fulshear, TX vs Lafayette, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fulshear
70.8
#1054 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Fulshear leads in cost of living index (144 vs 280). Fulshear leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.2). Lafayette leads in average commute (29.7 min vs 39.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fulshear, TX | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1054) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 42,616 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,786 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $170,602 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 39.4 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 26 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Fulshear is missing data for 1 metric that Lafayette has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.8 Score
Fulshear, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,786
Population
42,616
Crime
Low
Median Income
$170,602
Southwest
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D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Pacific
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